1986-11-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

REDUCE THE RATE OF TAXATION ON CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Hendrix asked Council if they would be interested in participating in pre-budget public hearings. After a discussion of the best way in which to reach citizens, it was decided that a pre-budget public hearing would be held at the beginning of the November 17th meeting. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Towe, Council voted to meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters (appointments to boards and commissions) as exempted by Section 2.1-344(a)(1) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. meeting was adjourned. C~rk NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, November 6, 1986 AT 7:30 p.m. IN THE Basement Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Work Session: Rape Prevention Task Force Recommendations Work Session: Drainage BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) Basemen~ Conference Room - November 6, 1986 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Hall, Mr. Towe. WORK SESSION: RAPE PREVENTION TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, reviewed the report prepared by the Public Works Department concerning the Rape Prevention Task Force recommendations. Ms. Mueller stated that the report focused on: 1) lighting, 2) bus stops, and 3) inspections. Ms. Mueller stated that the main issue had been on improving lighting throughout the City and she recommended that 43 new street lights be added and 11 street lights be upgraded. Ms. Mueller stated that it would take approximately 6 months to install the new lights due to the City's policy of notifying all affected residents and having VEPCO install them. Responding to a question concerning the cost from Mr. Buck, Mrs. Mueller stated that it would cost the City approximately $2,000 to $3,000 to upgrade the lights and another $5,000 to $6,000 in yearly energy charges from VEPCO. Ms. Muel!er stated that there were funds in the current budget to carry out the recommendations. It was decided that a letter would be sent to affected residents explaining the concerns of the City and the reasons for recommending the additional lighting and that the issue would be discussed with the presidents of the neighborhood associations.